No. 4,852 in Portuguese
flex
The Portuguese word "flex" refers to flexibility or adaptability.
In a sentence
A nova linha de carros oferece motores flex, que funcionam com gasolina e etanol.
The new car line offers flex engines that run on gasoline and ethanol.
Here, 'flex' is used as an adjective referring to the type of engines that can operate on different fuel types, highlighting multi-fuel capability.
O atleta mostrou sua habilidade e flexibilidade, impressionando os juízes com um excelente movimento flex.
The athlete demonstrated their skill and flexibility, impressing the judges with an excellent flex move.
In this sentence, 'flex' is employed as a noun, signifying a specific movement or skill exhibited for effect, common in sports or physical activities.
Ela decidiu usar a opção flex da academia para acessar diferentes classes e horários.
She decided to use the gym's flex option to access various classes and schedules.
Here, 'flex' represents the flexibility or versatility in selecting options, indicating adaptability and choice.
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